EHCP Solicitors
EHCP solicitors are education law specialists who help families challenge Local Authority decisions — from refused assessments to inadequate plans and tribunal appeals.
Typical cost
£150 – £300 per hour
NHS wait
N/A
Session length
Varies by case
26 providers found
Bindmans LLP
EHCP Solicitor
Established London law firm with 20+ years' education law experience. Handles SEN Tribunal cases, judicial reviews of EHCP decisions, and challenges to education funding cuts. Legal 500-ranked. Also specialists in community care law for children with SEND.
236 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8HB
Boyes Turner
EHCP Solicitor
Leading UK law firm with specialist education law team. Advises on EHCP applications, SEN Tribunal appeals, school exclusions, and disability discrimination. Chambers-ranked for education law.
Abbots House, Abbey Street, Reading RG1 3BD
Coram Children's Legal Centre
EHCP Solicitor
Part of Coram group, providing free legal advice and representation on education law including EHCPs, school exclusions, and SEN provision. Offers a specialist education law advice line.
Coram Community Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ
Douglas Silas Solicitors
EHCP Solicitor
Specialist SEN solicitor firm founded by Douglas Silas. Legal 500-recognised for education law. Handles EHCP appeals, SEN Tribunal representation, judicial reviews, and disability discrimination claims.
Gable House, 239 Regents Park Road, Finchley, London N3 3LF
Duncan Lewis Solicitors
EHCP Solicitor
Large national law firm with specialist education and community care team. Handles EHCP appeals, SEN Tribunal cases, judicial reviews of local authority decisions, and legal aid education work. Multiple offices across England.
143 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 6BL
Enable Law
EHCP Solicitor
Specialist SEN solicitors providing expert legal advice on EHCP assessments, appeals, and SEN Tribunal representation. Seven offices across the South West and London (Bristol, Exeter, London, Plymouth, Southampton, Taunton, Truro).
2 Glass Wharf, Bristol BS2 0EL
Forbes Solicitors
EHCP Solicitor
Regional law firm with education law expertise covering Lancashire and the North West. Handles EHCP applications, SEN Tribunal appeals, school exclusions, and education-related discrimination claims.
Forbes Solicitors, Preston
Geldards LLP
EHCP Solicitor
Experienced specialist SEN team that has helped thousands of families challenge EHCP decisions. Handles SEN Tribunal appeals and education placements. Offices in Derby, Nottingham, Cardiff, and London.
1 Pride Place, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8QR
HCB Solicitors
EHCP Solicitor
National education law firm with specialist SEN team covering England and Wales. Handles EHCP applications, SEN Tribunal appeals, and school placement disputes. Network of 20+ offices across the UK including Birmingham, London, Cardiff, Manchester, and Bedford.
HCB Solicitors, Newhall Street, Birmingham
HCR Hewitsons
EHCP Solicitor
Leading education law firm (now HCR Hewitsons after merger). Advises schools, academies, and families on SEN and EHCP matters. Offices in Cambridge, London, Milton Keynes, and Northampton.
Shakespeare House, 42 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8EP
Irwin Mitchell
EHCP Solicitor
Major national law firm with specialist SEN solicitors. Handles EHCP appeals, SEN Tribunal representation, school placement disputes, and disability discrimination. Offices in 15+ UK cities.
Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield S3 8DT
Langley Wellington LLP
EHCP Solicitor
Specialist education law firm acting for parents nationally. Handles EHCP assessments, SEN Tribunal appeals, school placements, and exclusions. Also trades as Education Lawyers.
Royal House, 60 Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1EP
Monarch Solicitors
EHCP Solicitor
Manchester-based law firm handling education disputes including EHCP appeals, SEN Tribunal cases, school admissions appeals, and exclusion challenges.
Monarch Solicitors, Manchester
Richard Nelson LLP
EHCP Solicitor
Specialist SEN and EHCP solicitors handling EHCP applications, assessments, appeals, and SEN Tribunal cases. Based in Nottingham with nationwide coverage.
Richard Nelson LLP, Nottingham
Rook Irwin Sweeney
EHCP Solicitor
Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked public law firm specialising in education law. Handles EHCP appeals, SEN Tribunal representation, judicial reviews, school admissions, and disability discrimination.
107-111 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2AB
Russell-Cooke
EHCP Solicitor
Leading London law firm with extensive expertise in SEND rights and education law. Chambers-ranked for education. Handles EHCP disputes, SEN Tribunal appeals, and disability discrimination claims. Offices in Putney, Bedford Row, and Kingston.
2 Putney Hill, London SW15 6AB
SEN Expert Solicitors
EHCP Solicitor
Dedicated SEN solicitors providing specialist advice on EHCPs, local authority appeals, SEN Tribunal cases, school placements, and exclusions. Focused exclusively on special educational needs law.
SEN Expert Solicitors, Reading, RG1 3BD
SEN Legal
EHCP Solicitor
Established specialist education and disability law firm with over 20 years' experience. Practises solely in education and SEN law. Handles EHCP appeals, SEN Tribunal cases, disability discrimination, and school exclusions. 11 specialist education solicitors.
SEN Legal, Suffolk
Simpson Millar
EHCP Solicitor
Highly experienced education and SEND solicitors. Conduct tribunal representation in-house rather than instructing barristers, helping manage costs. Specialists in EHCP appeals, SEN provision disputes, and school placement challenges.
10 Park Row, Leeds LS1 5HD
SinclairsLaw
EHCP Solicitor
Led by Michael Charles, one of the UK's leading education law solicitors. Represented thousands of parents through SEN Tribunal in England and Wales. Offices in Cardiff/Penarth and London. Specialist in complex EHCP cases.
Windsor Chambers, 36 Windsor Terrace, Penarth CF64 1AB
Slater and Gordon
EHCP Solicitor
Major national law firm with specialist education and SEN law team. Handles EHCP applications and appeals, SEN Tribunal representation, school placement disputes, and disability discrimination. Offices across the UK.
58 Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3HZ
Stone King
EHCP Solicitor
Leading UK education law firm advising over 1,000 schools and academies. Specialist SEN team handles EHCP matters, school placements, and education tribunal work. Offices in Bath, Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, London, and Manchester.
Boundary House, 91 Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6HR, BA1 2HJ
Talem Law
EHCP Solicitor
Manchester-based law firm specialising in employment law and special educational needs. Handles EHCP appeals, SEN Tribunal representation, and disability discrimination cases.
Manchester
Tees Law
EHCP Solicitor
Regional law firm with specialist education law team. Handles EHCP appeals, SEN Tribunal representation, school placement disputes, and education-related discrimination. Offices across the East of England.
Tees Law, Cambridge
Finding the right EHCP solicitor
Navigating the EHCP system can be overwhelming. When Local Authorities refuse to assess, issue inadequate plans, or fail to deliver the provision they've agreed, many families turn to specialist SEND solicitors. These are lawyers who know education law inside out and can fight your corner — from initial applications through to tribunal hearings.
What they do
EHCP solicitors advise families on their legal rights under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice. They draft letters to Local Authorities, review and challenge EHCPs, represent families at mediation, and present cases at the First-tier Tribunal (SEND). Many also advise on school placement disputes and disability discrimination claims.
When to seek help
Consider instructing a solicitor if your Local Authority has refused to carry out an EHC needs assessment, if the proposed EHCP doesn't accurately reflect your child's needs, if the LA is trying to name an unsuitable school, if provision specified in the plan isn't being delivered, or if you're facing a tribunal appeal. The sooner you get legal advice, the stronger your position.
What to expect
Most SEND solicitors offer a free initial consultation (30 to 60 minutes) to assess your case. If you proceed, they'll review all documentation, gather supporting evidence from professionals, and handle all correspondence with the Local Authority. For tribunal cases, they'll prepare your bundle and either represent you directly or instruct a specialist barrister.
Typical costs
Legal fees vary significantly. Some solicitors offer fixed-fee packages for specific stages (e.g., reviewing an EHCP, drafting an appeal). Hourly rates typically range from £150 to £300. Legal aid is available for some SEND tribunal cases — ask your solicitor whether you might qualify. Many families find the cost is justified by the provision secured.